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What is a Thoracic Surgery Center?

The Thoracic Surgery Center is a specialized health unit that carries out the diagnosis, treatment and surgical intervention processes of diseases related to the organs in the chest area such as the rib cage, lungs, esophagus, diaphragm and mediastinum. These centers provide services with state-of-the-art devices and experienced experts in the field to diagnose patients' problems in the chest area and determine the most appropriate treatment methods.

About Thoracic Surgery Center

The Thoracic Surgery Center is a specialized health unit for surgical interventions on the organs within the chest (thorax). One of the most well-known organs located in the chest area is the heart, but thoracic surgery covers many organs beyond the heart. In these centers, surgical procedures are performed on structures such as the lungs, esophagus, trachea, diaphragm, chest wall (ribs, breastbone and surrounding muscles) and mediastinum (the area between the lungs).

There are two basic surgical approaches to thoracic surgery: open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. In open surgery, the procedure is performed through a large incision, while in minimally invasive surgery, the procedure is performed using smaller incisions. During minimally invasive surgery, surgeons perform the procedure using a small video camera and long, thin surgical instruments. This method is often called VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery). Surgeons can also perform minimally invasive procedures with robot-assisted surgery, in which the robot holds the instruments and camera under the surgeon's control.

Who are the Specialists in the Thoracic Surgery Center and What Are Their Duties?

Specialists working at the Thoracic Surgery Center include thoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, and nurses. Thoracic surgeons are responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases that require surgery, while anesthesiologists ensure patient comfort and safety during surgery. Pulmonologists play an important role in treating respiratory problems, and radiologists assist doctors in the diagnostic process using imaging techniques.

What is done at the Thoracic Surgery Center?

In the Thoracic Surgery Center, diagnosis and treatment processes are carried out meticulously. Surgical interventions are performed for conditions requiring surgery, as well as minimally invasive procedures, biopsy, stent placement and thoracic endoscopic procedures. In addition, preparation of patients for the surgical process and monitoring of their recovery processes are also of great importance.